Aperam receives ISSF
Sustainability Award for its SolarStyl solution
Luxembourg, 22 May 2012 - The
International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) has granted its 2012 Sustainability
Award to Aperam for SolarStyl®, its pioneering solar panel technology. The prize
was announced at the ISSF's annual meeting in Beijing on 17 May.
The ISSF
praised Aperam's SolarStyl® system as "promoting the use of photovoltaic energy
and contributing to the development of renewable energy". SolarStyl® is a
building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system using stainless steel products
for BIPV installations which decreases the cost of photovoltaic modules systems
and increases their performance.
Receiving the award, Philippe Darmayan,
CEO for Aperam, stated: "We feel this award is a recognition of Aperam's efforts
to innovate in stainless. Solarstyl is a perfect illustration of our strategy to
create value".
The SolarStyl® system, which is marketed by Aperam's
Alloys and Specialties division, combines stainless steel parts, plastic parts
and electrical connectors with different types of photovoltaic modules Its
purpose is to simplify and thus reduce the cost of photovoltaic roof and facade
design while at the same time ensuring water and air tightness. In addition, the
solution offers high mechanical resistance as well as a wide range of colors and
finishes for the frame and the fittings. 2,500 SolarStyl® PV modules have been
installed in France to date.
About Aperam
Aperam is a global player in stainless, electrical
and specialty steel, with operations in more than 30 countries. The business is
organized in three divisions: Stainless & Electrical Steel, Services &
Solutions and Alloys & Specialties. Aperam has 2.5 million tonnes of flat
stainless steel capacity in Brazil and Europe and is a leader in high value
added niches - alloys and specialties. Aperam has a highly integrated
distribution, processing and services network and a unique capability to produce
stainless and specialty from low cost biomass (charcoal). Its industrial network
is concentrated in six main plants located in Brazil, Belgium and France. Aperam
has about 10,400 employees. Aperam commits to operate in a responsible way with
respect to health, safety and the well-being of its employees, contractors and
the communities in which it operates. It is also committed to the sustainable
management of the environment and of finite resources. In 2011, Aperam had
revenues of USD 6.3 billion and shipments of 1.75 million tonnes.
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